‘”We think that he’s shown a grit to the game that’s really interesting and we think he’s improving every single day and learning more and more what it takes to play in the National Hockey League,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.’
Archives for 2019
Punchless power play is a crisis for the Sabres
‘The Sabres were 0 for 7 until Jack Eichel scored with 47 seconds left and Linus Ullmark on the bench for an extra attacker. That was Buffalo’s third chance at a two-man advantage on the night. The first two were feeble.’
As Team Canada camp looms, Sabres No. 1 pick Dylan Cozens grinds through schedule
‘”He’s one of the most competitive guys I’ve ever seen. Not just hockey. Everything,” said Addison, whom Cozens rates as one of his best friends on the team. “Every single thing in the world, he’s the most competitive guy. Hates to lose. Always wants to be the best of everything. It shows.”‘
The Wraparound: Calgary Flames 4, Buffalo Sabres 3
‘The power play managed just four shots on goal during its bunch of attempts. It failed to score on a two-man advantage that lasted 24 seconds and two other chances in the first period where a goal would have created a 2-0 lead. It also failed on another 5-on-3 chance in the third period.’
Friday’s Calgary Coverage
Coach throws Flames lines into blender and finds right mix (Calgary Sun)
Conroy gets the call for brief coaching gig with Flames (Calgary Sun)
Flames’ Gaudreau shows plenty of fight after demotion to third line (Sportsnet)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Puttin’ on a show (CalgaryFlames.com)
‘I’m just happy’ (CalgaryFlames.com)
Infographic – 05.12.19 (CalgaryFlames.com)
Lucic scores 1st goal with Flames in 4-3 win over Sabres
‘“We really came out strong in the first and it got away from us a little bit in the second,” Reinhart said. “We got away from our game plan a little bit. I think our forwards didn’t do a good enough job of recognizing when we were turning pucks over in the offensive zone and our gaps weren’t as good as a result, which gave them more time and space.”’
Flames hold on to beat Sabres 4-3
‘The Sabres’ struggles continued into the third period, as the Flames ran the score to 4-1 just four minutes in. On a broken play, Calgary found themselves with a 3-on-1 chance in front of Ullmark. Forwards Dillon Dube and Derek Ryan freed up some space in front with quick passes, and found an uncovered Milan Lucic in front of the Buffalo net. Lucic deposited his first goal of the year past Ullmark as Calgary continued to punish Buffalo for their sloppy play.’
The Sabres special teams gets them beaten again
‘The Sabres played for maybe 25 minutes at the most in this game and were lucky it was close. Trailing 4-1 late in the game, Buffalo woke up and charged the Calgary net. Jake McCabe and Jack Eichel scored 1:56 apart on David Rittich to make it look respectable.’
Sabres open west Canada trip with 4-3 loss to Calgary Flames
‘A healthy Rasmus Dahlin is the first choice to be the power play quarterback. Colin Miller has experience in that department, as well. So does Rasmus Ristolainen. Earlier this season, Ristolainen’s 6’4″, 220-pound frame was used as the body in front of the net on the power play. I’m not saying that look is the answer, but going just one for eight and giving up a goal with a man advantage certainly isn’t, either.’
Lucic scores, Flames hang on for win against Sabres
‘”I don’t think we played a very good game,” Olofsson said. “I feel like we didn’t play well at all. Started OK, and then Calgary, I thought they took over. They were a lot better than us today up until the last few minutes of the game where we kind of woke up, and we fought to the end but couldn’t get that last one in.”‘